May Empties!

I finished up some more products to show you. One of them I just hit pan on, but I wanted to show you what it looked like before I used it all up.

1. Walgreens Cotton Swabs: These were just ordinary q-tips. I use them to wipe off eye makeup under my eye or to fix my eye liner mistakes. I dip them in the Maybelline Expert Eyes Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover because it gets off waterproof eye makeup. I would purchase these again. I'm not picky when it comes to q-tips. I will get the cheapest I can find.

2. MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep: I use this whenever a look calls for contouring. I didn't know what to use for my skin color because I'm so light and I wanted a contour to look natural on me. I decided to go to a MAC counter to have a makeup artist match me. I think this is the right color for me. I would repurchase this when I run out. Even though it isn't drugstore, I like knowing that it is the right match for me. It has lasted a long time too. I just use a little bit of it. It is a matte powder that is a few shades darker than my skin color, so it technically isn't a bronzer, but you can use it like it is.

3. Freeman Facial Enzyme Mask in Pineapple: This is supposed to restore radiant skin. I used this once a week. There is a lot of product in the sample. I stored it in a zip lock bag and it stayed fresh. It smells so good! You leave it on your face for 10 minutes and when you rinse it off your face feels smoother. I didn't notice it looking more radiant. I would purchase the full size. I don't think I've ever seen the full size version of this at the store. If I do see it, I would get it. I recommend it.

4. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash: This was recommended to me by my dermatologist. It has salicylic acid in it which helps get rid of acne. She said for me to use a benzoid peroxide wash in the morning and a salicylic acid wash at night. It is good to have both I guess to get rid of acne. Your skin won't get used to one. This method works for me because I rarely get pimples. I repurchase this in bulk!

5. Juicy Couture in Couture La La Perfume: This smells so good! I'm sorry it is all used up. I love the Juicy Couture perfumes. I haven't smelled one that I didn't like. It smells like a combination of fruit and flowers. Sephora says the notes are sparkling mandarin, water hyacinth, green apple, red currant, lily of the valley, blushing peony, violet leaves, orange flower, smooth woods, and liquid musk. This is a nice perfume for any time of the year. I got this sample from my February Birchbox. Even though I like this perfume, I don't think I would purchase it because I already have a big size bottle of Viva La Juicy.

6. MAKE Dual-Phase Eye Makeup Remover: It was good, but I like Neutrogena better. And it is more affordable and easier to get. I got this sample from a Birchbox.

7. Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum: I got a sample from a Birchbox. This scent has notes of green sap, gardenia petals, samba jasmine absolute, satiny almond, precious wood, licorice, and tonk a bean absolute. Sephora says the style is seductive, sophisticated, and refined. I agree with that. I like the smell, but it is a little too spicy for me, if that makes any sense. I like lighter, fruitier, sweeter scents. I'm still figuring out what kinds of perfumes I like. I have so many samples it has helped me figure out my tastes. I wouldn't purchase this.

8. COACH Poppy Flower: This is in the purple packaging. The notes are sweet freesia, violet leaves, wet ivy, juicy grapefruit, mandarin, lychee, cassis, jasmine petals, water lily, rose, amber, and apricot skin. Sephora says the style is chic, vibrant, and whimsical. It definitely is vibrant. Even though I just said I like the fruit and floral scents, this perfume is just ok to me. I wouldn't purchase it. It's not a bad smell. I'm not sure what it is that I don't like. I still wore it, so I like it just ok.

9. Tresemme Frizz Shield Finishing Spray: It worked good as a hair spray, but it didn't help with my frizziness. But my hair has a mind of it's own, and it can be very stubborn against hair products. I didn't repurchase this.

10. Up & Up Women's Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine: It says this is compared to Skintimate Strawberry Tangerine Twist. It is extra moisturizing with Vitamin E and olive butter. I loved this! This smells so good, it made me want to run out of the shower and make myself a fruit smoothie! I had heard about this in someone else's favorites, so I went to Target to get it. I would recommend this and I would repurchase this. The only problem is it is at Target. It is more convenient for me to go to Rite AId or Walgreens. Target is further away and the Target where I live is always really busy, so I would rather not go to it. The parking lot is horrible. I feel like I'm going to get in an accident whenever I go there. I think this shaving gel is as good as Skintimate. It was even better because it smelled so amazing.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my empties! Feel free to leave a comment!

The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude Eyeshadow Palette Looks

Back in February I got a bunch of palettes on sale at Hautelook.com. One of the palettes I got was The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude. I was excited to get some matte eyeshadows in my makeup collection. I heard good things about this palette. It originally costs $34, but I got it for $21 which is a pretty good deal. I'm addicted to Hautelook.com now. I'm constantly checking to see what's on their website because it always changes, and things get sold out pretty quickly. Don't worry, I'm not affiliated with them. I just really like the website. I've been talking about them a lot lately because I got so many things I want to share on the blog.

This palette has neutral, matte shadows. It's funny because there is another Matt(e) eyeshadow palette, but the shadows are smaller and "Matt" is dressed on the cover of the palette. In my palette his shirt is off, and it says "Size matters." So the actual eyeshadow is bigger than the first palette. This brand is so cheeky, I love it. Also, each eye shadow is named after someone named Matt.

I didn't find very many looks on Youtube with this palette, but I've been using it all the time to copy looks. I really like the shade Matt Abdul because it is the only matte taupe I have. I want to share with you the looks I've found that I like.

Here are some pictures of the palette and swatches:

This is a picture of a sample matte eye shadow from The Meet Matt(e) Palette, where Matt has his clothes on. I think I got this from a Birchbox.

Here is Meet Matt(e) Nude:

Here are some swatches:

Now onto the makeup looks. These are the products I used for each look.

Bronzer: MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
Eye Shadow Primer: Milani Eyeshadow Primer
Mascara: Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black (top lashes), Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof in Very Black (bottom lashes)
Black Eye Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
Nude Eye Liner: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude
Black Liquid Liner: Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
BB Cream: Physicians Formula Super BB Cream in light/medium
Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in light
Brown Eye Liner: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Brown

1. Get Ready With Me (Average Day) by emilynoel83 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fjxFRNsmaw
a. Face Primer
b. Foundation
c. Concealer
d. Bare Minerals Well Rested: I skipped this step.
e. Powder
f. Bronzer, neck, hollows of cheeks, temples
g. Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural
h. Tarte Blush in Angelic (highlight), top of cheekbones, sides of eyes, nose, chin, cupid's bow: NAR's Albatross dupe which is Prestige Beauty Bar in Earthling, 4th color
i. Eye Primer
j. Matt Malloy, inner half of eyelid, tear duct
k. Matt Abdul, outer half of eyelid
l. Matt Hung, crease
m. Matt Singh, above crease
n. Matt Johnson, outer v
o. Matt Malloy, under brow
p. Matt Johnson, lower lash line
q. Matt Abdul, lower lash line
r. Black Liquid Liner top lashes
s. Black Eye Liner, lower lashes outer 1/3
t. Matt Johnson, over liner
u. Nude liner in waterline
v. Mascara
w. Tarte Lip Surgence in Escape: Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ballet Twist
My Thoughts: I like it. The face is all over pretty neutral. Even though there are a lot of steps, it is easy to do.

2. Giveaway and Tutorial: The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude by beautybymoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0yAty8v6dY
a. Eye Primer
b. Matt Singh, eyelid
c. Matt Rosen, crease
d. Matt Garcia, bottom of the crease, not blending it too much
e. Matt Wood, outer v
f. Blend it out.
g. Matt Malloy, under brow, inner corner
h. Matt Wood, lower lash line, half way
i. Maroon, burgundy, raisin eye liner, upper lash line: The Balm Nude'tude Eye Shadow Palette, in Sexy
j. Mascara
k. Maybelline Fit Me in Light Pink: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Pink
l. Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait
My Thoughts: The eye shadow look is more brown, than the look before. The blush is a cute pink color. This is a pretty look.

3. The Balm Haul - "Meet Matte Nude" Review/Demo by charlieamateur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUKwQeHNniM
a. The Balm Frat Boy Blush: The Balm Rockstar Don't You Want Me? Blush (is an exact dupe)
b. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer, nose, cheekbones, sides of eyes
c. Eyelid Primer
d. Matt Singh, crease
e. Matt Lombardi, eyelid
f. Matt Hung, outer v
g. Matt Malloy, under brow, blend out harsh edges
h. Eyeliner and Mascara (she doesn't show how)
My Thoughts: This girl is so pretty! She does a good review. She doesn't say what is on her lips. They look like nothing is on them. I used brown liner and my normal mascara routine. I put liner on the top and bottom lash lines and smudged it out with my Elf Smudger Brush. For lip gloss I used Revlon Colorstay in Peony, on of my favorites. This look was easiest out of all of them. I like it the best.

Spring Favorite Makeup Looks Part 3

I have been collecting more Spring makeup looks. I have gone back to older videos that are for Springtime and included them as well. I'm not going to share the Easter and St.Patrick looks, though. I'll save that for next year. I hope you like these looks!

These are the products I used in most tutorials, but did not want to list them every single time.

Concealer: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant (under eyes), Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Light (red spots)
Bronzer: MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion, Milani Eye Shadow Primer
Mascara: Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black (top lashes), Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof in Very Black (bottom lashes)
Face Primer: Pixi Flawless & Poreless Face Primer in Translucent
Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light, Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent
Lip Balm: Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter, Vaseline Lip Therapy
Black Liquid Liner: Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
Black Gel Liner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black
White Eye Liner: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
Foundation: Revlon Colorstay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin in Ivory
BB Cream: Physicians Formula BB Cream in Light/Medium

Here are the Looks!

1. Spring Lilac Makeup Tutorial by pixiwoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDUTvZo0R_A
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. Urban Decay Glide On Shadow Pencil in Morphine, eyelid: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Wild Orchids, 3rd color
d. Avon Purple Haze, top right color, eyelid, lower lash line: Wet 'n Wild Going in the Wild, 3rd color
e. Mascara
f. Sky Blue Eye Liner tight line and waterline: Milani Shadow Eyez in Aquatic Style
g. Powder
h. MAC Azalea Blossom Blush: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Pink
i. MAC Magenta Lip Liner, line lips and use a q-tip to blend it out: Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in Indian Pink
j. MAC Up the Amp Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid in Brazen Berry
k. Illamasqua Lip Gloss in Explode: I skipped this step because Brazen Berry is glossy enough.
My Thoughts: The lilac shade from Wet 'n Wild Going in the Wild is so pretty on top of the Wild Orchids base! I love it. I wasn't sure about the blue in the waterline, but it looks pretty next to the purple. This is a blue toned makeup look. It would look better on someone with cool coloring, I think. Even though I look better in warm tones, I think this looks pretty on me. I don't know why it works! Maybe I'm just in love with the Springtime colors.

2. Get Ready With Me: Warm, Springtime Day! by AllThatGlitters21http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ztuvMY-BrY
a. MAC Painterly Paint Pot: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Not Just Nudes, 1st color
b. Concealer
c. Foundation
d. Concealer
e. Illamasqua Powder Blush in Katie: Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Beauty's Touch
f. MAC Eye Shadow in Phloof! from lashes to brow: 1st shade in Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher
g. MAC Pigment in Tan, eyelid: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 3rd color
h. Mascara
i. YSL Lipstick in #2 Sensual Silk: Revlon Lipstick in Pink Pout
j. Dior Lip Gloss in 256, Negligee Pink: Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Afterglow
My Thoughts: This is pretty. It is really natural looking.

3. Spring Is Here: Soft Purples & Bold Lips by samanthaschuerman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylMEV42bVk
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw, sides of nose, under lip
d. Lorac Baked Matte Satin Blush in Flaunt: Elf Blush in Tickled Pink
e. Lorac Perfectly Lit in Luminous, tops of cheekbones, down the nose, cupid's bow: Bare Minerals Flawless Radiance
f. MAC Paint Bare Canvas, eyelids: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Not Just Nudes, 1st color
g. Bare Minerals Ready Eye Shadow Quad in The Dream Sequence, white color which is called, "500 Thread Count", under brow and inner corner: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color
h. Same Palette, Romp, eyelid: Elf Beauty Book Bright Eye Edition, top row, 4th color
i. Same Palette, 500 Thread Count, go over Romp on the eyelid
j. Same Palette, Boudoir, crease: Wet 'n Wild I'm Feeling Retro, eyelid color
k. Same Palette, Night Cap, outer crease, lower lash line: The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude in Matt Hung
l. Mascara
m. BH Cosmetics Waterproof Lip Liner in Raspberry: Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Pure
n. MAC Dazzleglass in Funtabulous: Milani 3D Glitzy Gloss in Fashion Diva
My Thoughts: This reminds me of the pixiwoo look, the first makeup look on this post. It is cool toned, but I think it still looks pretty on me. The lip gloss is purple, so I was curious to see how it would look. It doesn't come out on the lips that purple. It looks like a dark pink lip.

4. Colorful Spring/Summer Makeup by MakeupGeekTV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC5badSvaTQ
a. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, on lid, blend it out with finger
b. Makeup Geek Eye Shadow in Unicorn, outer part of eye, inner part of eye (watch video): Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher, 4th color
c. Makeup Geek Eye Shadow in Cupcake, crease, blend it out: Prestige Love
d. Makeup Geek Eye Shadow in Duchess, outer part of eye: The Balm Rockstar Palette in Moderato
e. LA Splash Glitter Glue Eye Sealer Base, center of lid, use finger to gently dab it out: I skipped this step because I used glitter that doesn't need glue.
f. Makeup Geek Pigment in New Years Eve: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion in Forest Fury, top glitter color, center of lid
g. Green Gel Eye Liner in waterline use an eye pencil, lower lash line outer part: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Forest
h. Makeup Geek Eye Shadow in Appletini, outer lower lash line: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 6th color
i. Mascara
j. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed: Rimmel London Lasting Finish in Mauve Cool
k. Burberry Luminous Fluid Base in Fresh Glow, top of cheekbones: L'Oreal Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer
l. Too Faced Lipstick in Naked Dolly: Revlon Lipstick in Pink Pout
m. MAC Creme Sheen in Fashion Scoop: Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Pink Ice
My Thoughts: I wasn't sure if I would like the eyes on me, but the colors do look pretty. It looks pretty on Makeup Geek, but I didn't know if it would look good on me. I like it. It is different.

5. Getting Spring Ready: Makeup, Hair & Cute Outfit Ideas! by ForeverYours0727 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdtE9Ec0Qy0
a. Face Primer
b. Foundation
c. Eye Primer
d. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk, eyelid
e. Lorac Unzipped Palette, Unreal, eyelid: Urban Decay Sin from Ammo Palette (a dupe is the eyelid color from Wet 'n Wild Walking On Eggshells)
f. Same Palette, Unbelievable, crease: Urban Decay Chopper from Ammo Palette (a dupe is Milani Runway Eyes Fashion Shadows 01 Designer Browns, 2nd color from the top)
g. Black Liquid Liner, wing, upper lash line
h. Same Palette, Unbelievable and Unreal together on lower lash line
i. Mascara
j. Concealer
k. Powder
l. Bronzer
m. L'Oreal Color Lift Blush in Rose Gold Lift: Milani Baked Blush in Rose D'Oro
n. L'Oreal Color Riche Caress Aqua Lacquer Lip Gloss in Pink Resistance
My Thoughts: This is beautiful! This is my favorite spring makeup look so far.

6. Spring Pink! Fuchsia-licious Lip with a Glow by Lisa Eldridge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7eICw90Zo4
a. BB Cream
b. Highlighting Primer, top of cheekbones, center of nose, cupid's bow: L'Oreal Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer
c. Concealer
d. Rimmel Scandal Eyes Shadow Stick in Bulletproof Beige, eyelid, tearducts: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Beige
e. Mascara
f. YSL Rouge Volute Shine in Fuchsia in rage 19: Revlon Lip Butter in Sorbet
g. Benefit Hervana Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink
My Thoughts: This look is very simple. I love Lisa's tutorials. She is such a great teacher. If you watch the video she gives history on bb creams, which I thought was interesting. The eyes are very bare, but the lips and cheek are bright pink.

7. Soft Eyes & Green Bottoms by siderasuperstar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6dmZ39c6o0
a. Eye Primer
b. NARS Cyprus, eyelid: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion in Forest Fury, bottom color
c. MAC Twinks, outer corner and crease: Maybelline Enchanted Forest, bottom color
d. MAC Satin Taupe, crease: 4th color in Elf Day to Night
e. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Horseradish, lower lash line: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald
f. Urban Decay Eye Pencil in Junkie, waterline: Pixiglow Straight On Til Morning Liner in 2nd Star Twinkle
g. MAC Swimming, lower lash line: 2nd shade in Wet 'n Wild Pride
h. Highlight under brow, she forgot what she used: Wet 'n Wild Brûlée
i. Black Gel Liner, middle portion, upper lash line, wing it out
j. Mascara
k. NARS Torrid Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink
l. MAC Tea Ceremony Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Smoked Peach
My Thoughts: It looks very dramatic to me. I like it. The eyes really stand out.

8. My Everyday Spring Eye Makeup by ciaoobelllaxo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq8jKDqjnrI
a. MAC Painterly Paint Pot, lashes to brow, lower lash line: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Not Just Nudes
b. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, Venus, eyelid, tearducts: Wet 'n Wild Walking on Eggshells, highlight color
c. Same Palette, Naked 2, crease: The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude in Matt Abdul
d. Same Palette, Faint, outer corner, crease: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 3rd color
e. Same Palette, Naked 2, blend everything out
f. Same Palette, Venus mixed with WOS, brow bone: Wet 'n Wild Walking on Eggshells, highlight color mixed with Wet 'n Wild Brûlée
g. Same Palette, Faint, outer corner on bottom lash line
h. Sigma Eye Shadow in Moonbeam, lower lash line, spray with MAC Fix Plus: Maybelline Eye Studio in Legendary Lilac, 3rd color sprayed with Elf Makeup Mist & Set
i. Black Liquid Liner, upper lash line, wing
j. White Eye Liner, waterline
k. Mascara
l. Bronzer
m. Sonia Kashuk Blush in Flamingo mixed with Sonia Kashuk Blush in Melon: Sonia Kashuk Blush in Flushed mixed with Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink
n. MAC Soft and Gentle, highlight top of cheekbones, nose, cupid's bow, temples: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Vegas Strip
o. MAC Cream Cup Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Born With It
p. NYX Butter Gloss in Vanilla Cream Pie: NYX Lip Gloss in Beige
My Thoughts: I like this look. The purple eye shadow isn't as vibrant as I wanted it to be. I tried doing a wing, but it ended up looking weird and uneven on me, so I removed it. I think I'm one of those people that look better without the wing. Later that day I was trying on clothes in a store, and I could see the purple eye shadow under my eyes! It looked really pretty, so I guess it is vibrant enough to be able to see.

9. Spring Makeup Tutorial: Flirty Pop! MakeupMAYhem Day 4 by AllThatGlitters21 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5znvQpeBYbs
a. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink, eyelid
b. Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 2nd and 3rd colors, eyelid
c. Blend out the edges
d. Same Palette, 1st color, browbone
e. Black Eye Liner, top lash line
f. Smudge liner out with a pencil brush
g. Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in 8 Flashy Blue, waterline, smudge it out with a q-tip on lower lash line: Milani Shadow Eyez in Aquatic Style
h. Mascara
i. Bronzer
j. Nars Blush in Angelika: Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Pink
k. Laura Mercier Illuminator, apples of cheeks: Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in Bronze Shimmer
l. She says: She didn't have the right color, so she mixed these two lip colors for a light baby doll pink. YSL Rouge Volute in #7 and YSL Rouge Volute in #2: I used Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
My Thoughts: I feel like I have too much blue under my eyes. I got rid of half of it with eye makeup remover and it looks much better. Sometimes with a big chubby stick you get too much product. I love the eyeshadow. It's a pretty rose gold color. The cheeks and lips are a pretty pink.

10. My Spring Makeup Tutorial by MissJenFABULOUS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMYSR80sqEE
a. Eye Primer
b. Urban Decay Half Baked, eyelid: left color in L'Oreal HIP Duo in Dyanmic
c. Urban Decay Toasted, crease, lower lash line: Elf Baked Eye Shadow in Toasted
d. Urban Decay Virgin, under brow, tear duct: Wet 'n Wild Lust, 4th shade
e. Black Eye Liner, outer 1/3 upper lash line, smudge it out, waterline
f. Mascara
g. Foundation
h. Bronzer, as a blush, temples, hair line
i. Buxom Lip Gloss Full Body Lip Gloss in Oo La La: NYX Lip Gloss in Sugar Pie
My Thoughts: It's really easy. I normally don't wear bronzer for blush, but it goes with the whole natural look. This is a cute look.

Plato's Closet Haul

I have never been to Plato's Closet before. There is one right near my house, so I have been curious to peek in there. I know they have clothes for young, thin people, so I never ventured in. Then I saw a haul video on Youtube where someone went to Plato's Closet and they got jewelry! It was really cute, so I decided to check it out. I was so happy! They had such a wide collection. I wanted to buy everything! Plato's Closet has gently used items, so it is sort of like a Thrift Store, but I think they sell cuter things and it doesn't smell like smoke in the store. They also play nice music. I wanted to share with you what I got.

1. These are called Wizard Pads by Kleancolor. I haven't opened these yet, but I'm guessing they are in different scents. What attracted me to these were that they were nail polish remover pads plus cuticle oil. I have been needing to get cuticle oil. I got nail polish remover pads at the dollar store before and they work so well. There are 32 pads in each container. They cost $1.25. I thought the packaging was super cute too.

2. Locket Necklace with a little pink rose and gem, $5: It is a real locket. I don't have a picture in it yet. I'm thinking about putting a picture of my cat in it!

3. Purple Bracelet with charms, $6: I don't have a charm bracelet, but I think they are so cute. It has a fake diamond gem, a golden bird, a circle of gold, a golden clover, another fake diamond gem, and a golden dragon fly.

4. Flower Bracelet, $6: This reminds me of a shabby chic design. It has peach roses all the way around, and it is a stretchy band. I think this is so beautiful!

5. Silver Ring with Hope on it, $3.50: It has fake diamond studs around the "P". I normally don't wear rings that are this big, but this has a good reminder for me. It is sweet. I've also I think been inspired by PiinkSparkles haul videos, and she loves the big jewelry.

6. Gold Ring with Love on it, $3.50: It has fake diamond studs on the "O" and "V". I got this with the same reasoning as the hope ring. I like that it is in gold.

7. Pearl Bow Ring, $3.50: This has gold in the back of it that shines through in between the pearls. There are little diamond studs in the middle of the bow. This is so elegant looking. I think it looks better in real life, than what the photo shows. I think it looks good with my skin coloring.

8. Key Necklace, $6: These are big keys on a long necklace. I think they are so whimsical. They look old fashioned. They look like keys to a secret garden or something!

I hope you enjoy my haul! If you have a Plato's Closet near you, you should check it out, even if you aren't wearing junior size clothing. They have such cute jewelry! I didn't get any earrings because one of my ears is being sensitive about having anything in the ear. I need to see my doctor about it. They have really cute earrings there too.

May Birchbox!

I got that pink box in the mail today! I still get excited when I see it has come. I also enjoy making these posts, so I think I get excited about that too.

This is what it says on the front card:

Birchbox Beauty Diaries

From your morning routine (sunrise yoga or snooze button and espresso) to your ice cream preferences (classic vanilla or rocky road with all the toppings), you've got a style and personality all your own. This month's Birchbox is about you: the order in which you try your products, your daily routine, the techniques you've mastered. We want you to spill big-time - consider it your beauty-tell-all.

Where do you open your Birchbox? Tweet @Birchbox your response with #beautydiaries for a chance to win a full-size version of everything in your box!
I always open my Birchbox _____ (place). The first thing I do is: _____(verb). The sample I am most excited about is ______(product and brand). I love the ________(smell/look/idea) of the ________ (sample). I have to share _________(product) with ____________ (friend's name).

I think I'm going to fill out this tweet. To be honest I never know how to do the hash tag thing. I'm not an expert twitter person.

1. Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle

The card says, "Great for all hair types, this nourishing elixir locks in color, adds shine, and instantly detangles." Full-size $21.95 I actually just washed my hair, so I'm going to try this out right now. Wow on the bottle it makes a lot of claims: "instant detangler, thermal protector, uv protector, seals cuticle, smoothes hair, locks in color, adds shine, weightless, non-greasy, conditions, for all hair types, use daily." I like the packaging. I've never heard of it. It smells really good. It is a lotion texture. It wouldn't squirt out of the bottle, so I had to open it up. It seems like a regular leave-in conditioner to me.

2. Coola Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

The card says, "This mineral sunblock is infused with organic anti aging ingredients like evening primrose extract and borage seed oil." Full-size $32 This looks nice. I already have a facial sunscreen with SPF 30 that I wear everyday. I think I'll give this to a friend.

3. Joie Folle de Joie eau de parfum

The card says, "For its debut scent, the chic fashion brand created this carefree mix of mandarin, rose, and sandalwood." Full-size, $98 This smells beautiful! I love rose scents.

4. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

The card says, "Inspired by traditional Indian formulas, this velvety liner glides on easily and lasts for hours." Set of 4 mini pencils, $21 This pencil is very pigmented. I'm impressed. It also is practically tattooed on my hand now! It won't smudge off.

5. Birchbox Finds: Acroball PureWhite hybrid ink pen

It says, "We want our pens to be just as stylish as our accessories, which is why we love Pilot Pen's latest innovation, the new Acroball PureWhite hybrid ink pen. Acroball PureWhite offers vibrant ink colors and all the smoothness of a gel ink pen with none of the smudging or smearing. Plus, the color-blocked grip is comfy, on-trend and comes in a variety of gorgeous shades - this is no ordinary scribbler."

On the back it has a code to enter for a chance to win a trip to New York Fashion Week, and a coupon for $1 off a pack of the pens.

Inside the box the pen was already opened, so I don't like that just in case the ink dried out. It's a hot pink color. The grip feels nice. And the ink wasn't dried out. It just seems like an ordinary pen to me.

I don't feel that enthusiastic about anything I got in the Birchbox this month. It's just nice to get something in the mail, and I like making these blog posts.

The Balm Nude'tude Eyeshadow Palette Looks

In February Hautelooks.com was having a sale on The Balm, so I got The Nude'tude Palette originally $36.00 for only $18.00! I was so excited! I heard a lot of good things about this palette. I knew it would be something I would get a lot of use from.

I duped this palette before. If you want to see that post go here: http://beautydiversion.blogspot.com/2012/08/duping-thebalm-nude-tude-eyeshadow.html
Some of the looks I will mention are looks I have tried to dupe in previous posts, but now I can actually try them out with the real deal! I got several palettes off of Hautelook, but the palette that had the most tutorials on Youtube, was The Nude'tude. That is why I decided to make a post about it. I'm only mentioning looks that I liked. I hope you like them too!

Something to note! While I was trying out this look I noticed one of the looks said to use the color Schitzo. I don't have that in my palette! It is in the spot where Seductive is in my palette. It also looks like they are two different colors! So I guess there are different types of palettes. I've also noticed that some palettes have naked women in them (like mine), and some don't have women in them at all.

These are the products I used, but didn't mention in the tutorial.
Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion, NYX High Definition Eye Shadow Base
Face Primer: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, X Out Shine Control
Foundation: Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal/Dry Skin in Ivory
Concealer: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant (under eyes), Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Light (red spots)
Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light
Bronzer: Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
Nude Eye Liner: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude
Brown Eye Liner: Rimmerl Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Brown
Mascara: Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black (top lashes), Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof in Very Black (bottom lashes)
Lip Balm: Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter
Brown Gel Liner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Brown

1. The Balm Nude'tude Tutorial + Review by emilynoel83 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtuJkbsgCQY
a. Eye Primer
b. Selfish, eyelid
c. Silly, outer corner
d. Blend it out.
e. Sexy, crease
f. Standoffish, under brow, tear duct
g. Serious, lower lash line, outer part and then smudge it to the rest of the lower lash line, upper lash line the same thing
h. Nude liner, waterline
i. Mascara
j. Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural
k. Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

2. Jennifer Stano Makeup Tutorial + The Balm Nude'tude Palette Review by ChloeMorello http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLVotGqL5uU
a. Foundation
b. Eye Primer
c. Sexy in the crease and blend it out
d. Standoffish on lid and into tear duct
e. Snobby under browbone
f. Sexy lower lash line and blend it out
g. Serious line top lashes and blend out
h. Standoffish reapply to the center because of liner
i. Mascara
j. Under eye concealer
k. Bronzer, contour hollows of cheeks, sides of nose
l. Sassy, top of nose, cupid's bow
m. Nars Orgasm Blush: Wet 'n Wild Pearlescent Pink Blush
n. Australis Stay Put Liner in Natural: Boots No.7 Nude Lip Liner
o. MAC Creme De Nude Lipstick: Revlon Lipstick in Soft Nude
My Thoughts: The Standoffish color is so pretty! I don't know how to describe it. It is magical! lol! xD The look overall is very neutral.

3. Nude Eye Makeup w/ The Balm Nude'tude Palette by samanthaschuerman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz32Czx8uOc
a. BB Cream and Foundation
b. Concealer, triangle under eyes
c. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw line, under lip, sides of nose
d. MAC Dainty Blush: Covergirl Rose Silk
e. MAC Studio Finish in Gold, under eyes, sides of eyes, cupid's bow, nose: The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
f. Powder under eyes
g. Eye Primer
h. Sassy under brow, tearducts
i. Seductive, lid
j. Sultry, crease
k. Snobby, inner corner 1/3
l. Sophisticated, outer 1/3 corner
m. Brown Eyeliner upper lash line, Sophisticated go over liner
n. Mascara
o. NYC Liquid Lip Shine 557: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Plum Baby
p. Boots No.7 Peach Lip Gloss: Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Sunset Peach
My Thoughts: I remember doing this with my dupes. I wish I had a side by side comparison, so I could see how close my dupes matched the original palette.

4. Get Ready With Me! Fresh Spring Makeup Tutorial + OOTD by bebexo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7BJdoJ3Gv8
a. BB Cream
b. Concealer
c. Lip Balm
d. Powder
e. Eye Primer
f. Snobby and Sassy together under brows
g. Stubborn and Standoffish together on eyelids
h. Sultry, crease
i. Brown Gel Liner, upper lash line
j. Sophisticated to set liner
k. Seductive edge of liner to smudge it out
l. Brown Eye Liner waterline, upper lash line
m. Mascara
n. L'Oreal True Match Blush in Baby Blossom: Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Natural
o. Physicians Formula Happy Booster Powder in Translucent, to highlight
p. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Mauve It Over
My Thoughts: I feel like it's unnecessary to put the brown eye liner on the top lashes. I think you can skip this step.

5. Everyday Neutral Makeup FT. Nude'tude Palette by ThatGirlShaeXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB6OU4h0A7Q
a. Eye Primer
b. Sultry, crease
c. Standoffish, eyelid, tearducts
d. Schitzo, outer half of lid: I used Seductive.
e. Silly, outer v, outer crease
f. Sassy, under brow
g. Sexy, outer v, outer crease
h. Sleek, lower lash line
i. Black liquid liner, upper lash line
j. Mascara
k. Concealer
l. Foundation
m. Powder
n. Bronzer
o. MAC Pink Swoon Blush: NYC Color Wheel in Pink Cheek Glow
p. MAC Honey Love Lipstick: Rimmel Nude Delight
q. Buxom Lip Gloss in Tonya: Elf Super Glossy Lip Shine in Flirt
My Thoughts: This is really pretty!

6. Neutral Eye: Nude'tude Palette by LoveMelisaMichelle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrr8bYM_HM8
a. Eye Primer
b. Sultry, crease
c. Sleek, outer corner, v shape, little more than half way
d. Sexy, on top of Sleek
e. Blend it out
f. Standoffish, eyelid and inner corner
g. Sleek, lower lash line
h. Mascara
i. Sassy, browbone
j. She says she lines eyes, but she doesn't show. I skipped this part.
k. Elf Berry Merry Blush: Wet 'n Wild Heather Silk Blush
l. Bronzer, contour, temples
m. NYX Heather Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Mauve It Over
n. Wet 'n Wild 902c Bare It All Lipstick: Rimmel Nude Delight
o. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter, top of cheekbones
My Thoughts: I thought it would be strange to put another lipstick on top of Mauve It Over, but it ended up looking good.

7. How to Look theBalm! Collab w/ShadesOfKassie! by TheBubbleGumPrincess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs51rFrM8W0
a. Eye Primer
b. Sultry, crease
c. Stubborn, lid
d. Sexy, outer v, half way crease, blend it in
e. Sassy, tear duct
f. Wet 'n Wild Vanity 1st color, browbone
g. Black Liquid Liner
h. Black Eye Liner, waterline, tightline
i. Mascara
j. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, sides of nose, jaw line
k. The Balm Frat Boy Blush: The Balm Rockstar Don't You Want Me? Blush
l. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer, top of cheekbones
m. The Balm I'm A Good Kisser Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational in Coral Carnation
My Thoughts: I like how she uses a matte cream for the brow highlight instead of Sassy. This look is really cute.

8. Get Ready With Me #3 theBalm Nude'tude Palette by TheBubbleGumPrincess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPQvhytFdK0
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Not Just Nudes, 1st color
d. Seductive, eyelid
e. Sultry, crease
f. Sexy, outer v
g. Snobby, tearduct
h. Sassy, tearduct
i. Silly, lower lash line
j. Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color, under brow
k. Brown Gel Liner, top lashes
l. Black Eye Liner, waterline
m. Mascara
n. Powder
o. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks
p. Lorac Blush in Flaunt: Elf Blush in Twinkle Pink
q. NARS Ophelia Lip Gloss: Elf Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Raspberry

9. 1 Brand Makeup Tutorial: Sparkling Gold theBalm Nude'tude Eyeshadow Palette by naseemdelan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG_1xqYR-BY
a. Eye Primer and on lower lash line
b. Snobby, eyelid, inner corner
c. Sassy, inner corner, inner 1/3 of lid
d. Sultry, crease
e. Sexy, outer v, crease where yellow and brown meet, not too far in
f. Sassy, under brow
g. Blend white and brown together.
h. Sexy, lower lash line
i. Seductive, lower lash line
j. Brown Eye Liner, waterline, tightline
k. Mascara
l. Sassy, highlight under eyes, cupid's bow, chin
m. Foundation
n. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks
o. MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town: Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop

10. Everyday Nude'tude Look by ThatGirlShaeXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HM915mwBYk
a. MAC Painterly Paint Pot: Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadows in Not Just Nudes, 1st color
b. Stubborn, eyelid
c. Sultry, crease
d. Sexy, upper lash line
e. Brown Eye Liner, waterline
f. Black Liquid Liner, upper lash line
g. Mascara
h. Concealer
i. BB Cream
j. Powder
k. Urban Decay Flushed Palette, bronzer on top of cheeks and blush: Milani Baked Blush in Rose D'Oro
l. Maybelline Color Whisper in Pinup Peach: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait
m. Palladio Herbal Plump 'n' Shine Lip Gloss in Creamy Pink: I skipped because the lip butter has shine.

11. Get Ready with Me and lisettesbeaute The Balm Nude'tude Palette by Melmphs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc28IoZIq0Y
a. Snobby, eyelid
b. Sultry, crease
c. Sexy, outer corner
d. Blend it out.
e. Sassy, underbrow
f. Black Eye Liner, upper lash line, waterline, tight line
g. Sexy, lower lash line
h. NYX Liquid Crystal Liner in Crystal Jade on top lashes over liner: Femme Couture Eye Drama Glitter Liquid Eyeliner in Envy
i. Mascara
j. Foundation
k. Powder
l. Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (blush side)
m. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, jaw, temples
n. Chanel Glossimier No.4: Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop
My Thoughts: I like it. I'm surprised that the glitter liner doesn't look crazy.

12. Get Ready With Me! Spring Edition by SMLx0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_I2OFpKrI
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. Bronzer
d. NARS Luster Blush: Elf Peachy Keen Blush
e. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
f. The Balm Nude'tude Palette, Snobby, eyelid
g. Sultry, crease
h. Sexy, outer corner and blend it (see video)
i. Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color, under brow
j. Sultry, lower lash line
k. Mascara
l. NYX Sand Pink Lip Liner: NYX Lip Liner in Nude Pink
m. NARS Angelika Lip Gloss: Elf Super Glossy Lip Gloss in Flirt
My Thoughts: For some reason it's hard for me to do that step with Sexy in the outer corner. Even after I watch the video. My eyes are never even. I like the look, though.

April Favorites

I have a lot of favorites for this month. Let's get started right away!

Books

1. Requiem (Book 3 from The Delirium Trilogy) by Lauren Oliver

This was a good book. It alternates between two different characters to who is telling the story, Hana and Lena. Hana has had the operation where she cannot love and Lena has not had the operation. They live in two different societies. It's really interesting. In the first book they were best friends. In this book they are on warring sides. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give too much away in case you want to read the first two books (which I recommend.)

2. Entwined by Heather Dixon

This book is based on the fairy tale "The 12 Dancing Princesses." If you like fairy tales, you will like this book, I think. I like the romance in the story. There is also a bad guy, and parts of it I didn't like, but I like the ending. It is a very imaginative story.

3. Matched by Ally Condle

This is the first book in a trilogy. It is one of the best books I've read in a while. It's a really sweet love story. It's another Dystopian Society. The government is very controlling. It picks who you will marry, what job you have, how many children you will have, even when you will die! I read the book really fast. I'm rereading the book to my mom.

Nail Polishes

I was this month going to just pick one, but I couldn't do it! It was too difficult.

1. Pixiglow Nail Colour in Pirouette Pink

I was so excited to see this at Target. It is the Tinkerbell nail polish! I had been searching for this a while ago, when I was looking for all the Tinkerbell collection. It was also on sale for only $5! So I was really lucky! It's a cute pink color, too.

2. Essie Nail Lacquer in Bikini So Teeny

Doesn't this color look heavenly?! The sunlight was shining on it just right when I took the picture! I had heard people talk about this nail polish, but I wasn't sure about having blue on my nails. It looked pretty though. It is a pastel blue. It's a nice spring color.

3. L'Oreal Nail Color in Orange You Jealous?

This is a pretty coral color. It doesn't look too orange.

4. Revlon Nail Enamel in Heavenly on top of L'Oreal I Will!

This picture is hard to tell, but the top coat is glittery. When I look at my toenails it reminds me of a wedding dress! The weather has been sunny for just a few days, so for the few days it has been nice I decided to paint my toenails, so they would look pretty in the sunlight.

Makeup

1. Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black

I heard a lot of talk about this mascara, so I decided to try it out. It does give a lot of volume to my lashes.

2. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light

I ran out of the powder I was using, and I heard people talk about this powder. I really like it. I like that it looks like I'm not wearing anything.

3. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant

I was using this in the shade light, and I still like that, but I heard that radiant helps hide dark circles. I was curious what it would do, so I got it. It is light coverage, but it is just as much as I need. It has a peach tint, that cancels out the dark under my eyes.

4. The Balm Nude'tude Eyeshadow Palette

This has a lot of beautiful neutral colors. I got it on sale from Hautelook.com. I'm working on a blog post dedicated to this palette. Lately, I've been just using this for all my eye makeup.

5. Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark

I found out that this was a dupe for MAC's Lip Liner in Boldly Bare. I saw a Youtube video where someone had this elf lip liner and the mac one and they swatched them side by side, and they looked very similar. The Elf one is very cheap. I used this a lot when doing Samantha Schuerman looks.

6. L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink Lip Liner

I use this as a dupe for MAC In Synch. I don't have the original. I just am guessing based on what it looks like to me from pictures. I used this a lot with Samantha Schuerman looks. She likes to use Boldly Bare and In Synch together for a lot of her looks. This is a really pretty lip liner.

7. Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Blush in Pearlescent Pink

This is one of my favorite blushes. It gives a natural flush to the cheeks. It is pink with a tiny bit of peach.

8. Urban Decay Ammo Palette

I love the colors in this palette. This is another palette I got on sale off of Hautelook.com. I did a blog post on it this month. Here is a link, if you want to see it: http://beautydiversion.blogspot.com/2013/04/urban-decay-ammo-shadowbox-palette-looks.html This is my first time owning Urban Decay eye shadow, and I really understand why people love them so much. I try to dupe it. But my dupes aren't as great as the real eyeshadows. It does have a lot of glitter fall out, which isn't good.

9. Covergirl Cheekers Blush in Pretty Peach

This blush is pinky-peach. I heard that it was a dupe for NARS Orgasm. I don't know if that is true. I just know it's a really pretty blush, and it is inexpensive. It looks very natural. I've been wearing the blush since I started wearing makeup, like back in junior high!

10. Elf Blush in Candid Coral

This is a peachy-coral blush. It is also very inexpensive, but it is a blush I have to have in my makeup collection. When a look calls for a coral blush, I use this.

Songs

I wanted to find a way to include music in my favorites for the month, but I didn't see how I could decide on a favorite. This month I'm going to share with you my exercise playlist. These are the songs I have listened to the most this month. I haven't gotten tired of them yet. Keep in mind when I listen to this, it is set to mix the songs up, so they aren't in this order.

1. DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love by Usher
2. Scream by Usher
3. OMG (feat. will.i.am) by Usher
4. More by Usher
5. My Boo by Usher & Alicia Keys
6. Scream & Shout (feat. Britney Spears) by will.i.am
7. Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin
8. Think by Aretha Franklin
9. Wouldn't It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
10. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
11. Deja-vu by Beyonce
12. Just Can't Get Enough by The Black Eyed Peas
13. Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas
14. Piece of Me by Britney Spears
15. Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
16. Let's Go (feat. Ne-Yo) by Calvin Harris
17. I Hate Boys by Christina Aguilera
18. Fighter by Christina Aguilera
19. Goodies (feat. Petey Pablo) by Ciara
20. One, Two Step (feat. Missy Elliott) by Ciara
21. What You Got (feat. Akon) by Colby O'Donis
22. Brick House by The Commodores
23. Cupid Shuffle by Cupid

I hope you like my favorites! What was your favorite this month? Write a comment below!